10 Questions
What was a significant reason for the 'swing to the east' of the British Empire in the late 1700s/early 1800s?
Compensate for the loss of the Thirteen Colonies in North America
Why did the 'swing to the east' not immediately result in a significant focus on Western, Central, and Eastern Africa by the British government by 1857?
The Indian subcontinent was the primary focus at the time
What temporarily reduced the economic value of West Africa to Britain's Empire in the early 1800s?
Abolition of slavery
What was a key reason for British expansion in 'tropical Africa' according to the study notes?
To compensate for the loss of the Thirteen Colonies
What was the primary focus diverting attention from tropical Africa at the time?
The Indian subcontinent
Why was British interest in Egypt limited in 1857? (There are multiple, pick one)
Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire and Britain wanted to preserve good relations with the Ottoman Empire
What was a significant factor contributing to British limited interest in Egypt in 1857?
The dominance of France in Egypt's financial affairs
What was the primary reason for British hesitance in engaging with Egypt in 1857?
Desire to avoid unnecessary tension with France
Why did the absence of the Suez Canal impact British interest in Egypt?
It made the logistics of trade with India more expensive and less efficient
What was the main obstacle for British trade with India in 1857?
The absence of a direct sea route to India
Quiz: "British Empire Shift to the East and Africa Expansion" Test your knowledge of the British Empire's strategic shift to the east in the late 1700s and early 1800s, and its impact on the focus on Africa. Explore the factors driving the "swing to the east" and the reasons for the delayed formal attention to Western, Central, and Eastern Africa by the British government by 1857.
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